Toddler Classroom Group Teacher

East Harlem Block Nursery, Inc.

Date Posted: 06/25/2024

Location: New York, New York

Salary/Wage: $36,580 - $42,900 a year (Based on experience and credentials.)

Job Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Description:

The Toddler Room Group Teacher shall meet the requirements set by New York City Public Schools, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (Article 47) and East Harlem Block Nursery, Inc. ("EHBN"). Teachers promote Early Childhood Education for children and families both in and out of the classroom by providing sound supervision, developmentally appropriate lessons, and community outings and ensure the health and safety of all children.

Responsibilities:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the educational director, the Toddler Group Teacher must develop positive parent relations and encourage parental involvement and the professional growth of classroom associates. In addition, the Toddler Group Teacher is responsible for the following:

- Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans

- Working with classroom team to provide stimulating environment and activities

- Encouraging parent involvement

- Setting individual goals and record anecdotal observations for each child

- Conducting parent/teacher conferences

- Keeping room clean

- Helping with diaper changing and toileting

- Conducting and documenting observations, assessments and complete all necessary paperwork

- Conducting regular team meetings

- Attending staff meetings

- Seeking out professional development opportunities to meet the needs of the classroom

- Perform other required duties, as assigned, consistent with the above.

Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS: BA in Early Childhood Education or related field of study (preferred) or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development Associate (CDA) certification and on a study plan leading to an Associate’s degree in ECE; at least one year of teaching in a toddler classroom (three years preferred); bilingual in Spanish and/or French a plus; required to complete physical, immunizations for state clearance.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will demonstrate following: Remain calm in difficult and/or stressful situations; working knowledge of early childhood development and appropriate practices; patience and warmth towards young children; ability to work well with others; outgoing personality; ability to create and maintain positive relationship with children, parents and staff.

Minimum Education Level: Highschool Graduate or GED

Preferred Education Level: Associate's Degree

Application Instructions:

Please submit cover letter and resume to dian@ehbn.org. Also, please include where you heard about the position (PDI job board, Indeed.com, referral, etc.). No phone calls please.

Additional Information:

East Harlem Block Nursery, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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